Dragon's Lair

Cayman Islands

Dragon's Lair

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
28Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
5.3 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.7 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
22.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.6 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
21:45–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
21:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
09:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
15:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth15–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.3°
May28.1°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.7°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

salt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Caribbean anemone
Condylactis gigantea
DeepLog4
Yellow stingray
Urobatis jamaicensis
DeepLog4
Bristle worm 113524
Hermodice carunculata
DeepLog3
Peacock flounder
Bothus lunatus
DeepLog3
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog3
Spotted scorpionfish
Scorpaena plumieri
DeepLog2
Bluehead
Thalassoma bifasciatum
DeepLog1
Bluestriped grunt
Haemulon sciurus
DeepLog1
Blue tang surgeonfish
Acanthurus coeruleus
DeepLog1
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog1
enter
Mycteroperca tigris
DeepLog1
Fingerprint cyphoma
Cyphoma signatum
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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